Codi Posted April 26, 2015 Author Share Posted April 26, 2015 Ray, I know I promised some milling shots & setup procedures....but to be honest I keep forgetting to do it as I'm milling. I get so caught up in what I'm doing so I don't make a mistake that I just completely forget to do so. I'm going to do some machining today or tomorrow and I PROMISE to take some pics....a pretty basic piece. Dave - I DO wear a jewellers loop....I can't see it either. Joe - as always I got a very hearty chuckle. You're a very funny guy. And thank you all for your well wishes on my upcoming minor surgery and to Clayton as well! These pics are just of the pinion yoke u-joint "straps" as I call them. These things were SUCH a PAIN to do.....no way to machine them as they were too small and had to do them by hand. Much trial and effort but I got em' on. Had to free hand chamfer the back sides where the bolts feed through to get the bolt heads to fit. I didn't allow enough tolerance (a few thousandth was all I needed) when I machined the yoke. Turned out well but it sure tested my abilities to not mess it up. Feel kinda silly posting them but they DO complete the pinion yoke. I'm convinced that Randy D. completed his entire front brakes and discs on his GT-40 in the time it took me to figure out how to make and fab these buggars. Cheers, Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petetrucker07 Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 Alright, where did you get the giant pencil. You are out of control Tim. You have serious skills. Again, my jaw is on the floor. I sure miss workin in the machine shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codi Posted April 26, 2015 Author Share Posted April 26, 2015 Clayton, I thought it was obvious to everyone, but since you might not have any in your town, I got them at the Giant Pencil & Penny Store...... I know I just posted some pics earlier today but I wanted to share with Ray how I did a simple gas cap for the fuel tank. I just didn't like the other one and this piece, once I dychem it red will look much better. I promised some pics while I was machining some parts and this one was simple so I'll share the few steps I took to fab it. This was the final result: Here I took alum. rod and thinned the base down to 3mm. The top portion I eventually narrowed it down to a width of 3.8mm and a depth of .75mm Here I used a round dremel ball type mill and put the indent in the middle. You'll note I started wtih 2 pieces. Sure enough, I had the wrong angle on the tilting table...even though I've made similar things before like this...can you say "dummy"....sure you can. And that's why I made two. The rotary table with chuck spins the piece 360 degrees and I eventually settled upon a correct 35 degree angle to cut the 6 seperate notches on the edge of the cap. All of this was about 90 minutes. Comp1839 could have made this in 30 minutes I'm sure. Hope this helps Ray and I'll make an honest effort to share more in the future. If this is kind of what you were looking for. Comments always welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metalmad Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 Insanely,Unbelievable, Awesome, Craftsmanship ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 Tim... Beautiful work on the yoke straps. Your work is flawless and I am just in awe of it. I love you showing how you set up the gas cap and machine it. I see you like you use metric instead of standard units. hope you don't Mind me asking. I know I use both for work but I know I can relate to inches versus mm's much easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyrone Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 WOW..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brudda Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 Webster has no words to describe this build.Fantastic,Great,In the Stratosphere, Your build are beyond these words. The coolest, most fantastic,build I have ever seen!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 You are one of a handful of guys here that are on a whole "nuther" level than the rest of us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ognib Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 Thanks for the pics. I've been reading in Joe Martin's "tabletop machining" for a couple of years in anticipation of adding a mill to my shop. It's informative to see how different pieces are set up in order to achieve the desired end result. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff f Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 All I can say is WOW . Tim your machining skills and attention to detail are at the top of pyramid for sure . I really like the size of your rotary table , mine must be three times that size . Tim did you post a how to on pics from a phone so everyone could see them ? Would like to change how I post . Awesome work , keep it fun Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codi Posted April 27, 2015 Author Share Posted April 27, 2015 (edited) Thanks to all. Chris, I chose to setup the mill and work in metric as the scale I'm working in primarily (so far) is 1/25th as you know. It most closely replicates 1 scale inch quickly and reasonably accurately. Takes me a little bit of extra time to do my drawings but it's working well for me. Jeff, I post my pics on Fotki and post them on the forum by transferring them from my account. The pics were taken with the same camera I use for all my pics but the lighting at my milling table is not conducive for truly sharp pictures unfortunately. I finished the last yoke (tranny) and heres a pic of the 4 different yokes together. Cheers Edited April 27, 2015 by Codi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davewilly Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 VERY IMPRESSIVE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitrozilla Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 Color me awestruck. You never cease to amaze Tim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasser59 Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 Now that right there is awesome, I don't care who you are. So what are the plans for the cross piece? That will really be interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10thumbs Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Looking good Tim! Those are some really fine pieces. I like the toys too in your workshop, they look like fun. Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codi Posted April 29, 2015 Author Share Posted April 29, 2015 (edited) Well this is it till I get over my minor hand surgery. This is the 4 link axle brace that was machined from aluminum. . I tried something different by anodizing the insides of the cut-outs and the outer edges. The bolt hole secures to the axle housing itself. I receessed it a little so it had a "cleaner" look to it. Overall dimensions are 16.5mm x 8mm. The making of this was time comsuming but i gathered alot of experience while working on it. I'm hopeful it will help when I tackle the wing struts when I get back to the bench. They're quite a bit more comlicated than this piece was. I'll be sure to visit the forum often and to check on everyones progress iwth YOUR builds! Cheers fellas. Edited April 29, 2015 by Codi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 "WOW"......... love this build Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitrozilla Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 Love the part, love the red, love the look. Eager to see the wing struts. Doing them should be good physical therapy as well once the raw, hot, searing pain subsides. Today's Password is: Pharmaceuticals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codi Posted April 29, 2015 Author Share Posted April 29, 2015 Thanks Joe & Michael. Woke up today and just not all that thrilled with it. Ever do that? Sure you have. So, when I get back to the bench after my surgery, I'm going to re-do it with some important but subtle changes. I know I can do better and this gives me the chance to apply the lessons I learned when making this one. oh well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 Good luck with your surgery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowlife ! ! Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 Looking good as usual Tim, totally unbelievable details... Sorry to hear your having surgery, hope all goes well and look forward to seeing you back on it again..... Lowlife ! ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy D Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 Hi Tim, Sorry to hear about your finger issues my friend, hope you are back on the bench soon Have been looking at your drive line parts for the last couple of days. They are so precise and exact as to boggle the mind. Keep it up!!!!! Randy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doomcrew Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 Hi Tim. I am in total awe of this build, this is top notch stuff, and given me lots of ideas of machining parts. Good luck with your hand surgery, I know how that feels, had surgery twice on my right hand/wrist, and still not right. Look forward to the next instalment of this superb build, after your have recovered of course. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Photos Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 Prayers sent for the hand, but stop posting pictures of real 1:1 parts, this is a model group.LOL Great work Tim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasser59 Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 (edited) Best of luck on your surgery Tim. We'll all be here when you get back at it but no need to rush, we can be patient. Your recovery is more important but only slightly. LOL Edited April 29, 2015 by gasser59 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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